On August 10, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Climate Prediction Center raised its prediction for the ongoing 2023 Atlantic hurricane season from a near-normal level of activity to an above-normal level of activity. You need to prepare now for peak hurricane season, as forecasters have upped the number of named storms, hurricanes, and major hurricanes expected this year.
Here’s what you need to know about emergency planning for hurricanes.
Check out our Back to Basics: Hurricanes 101 article for more information.